The works of French artist Eva Jospin look like elaborate sculptures carved out of wood or made out of clay with an astonishing level of detail. However, neither is right. Jospin actually makes her art using cardboard, making them even more impressive.
Jospin has been creating jaw-dropping cardboard sculptures for the past 15 years. Her works have been exhibited all over the world and commissioned by high-profile companies like Dior. They are also part of permanent installations in art galleries, buildings, and open spaces like Max Mara’s flagship store at Piazza del Liberty in Milan, Italy.
While her works encompass a large number of themes, the majority of Jospin’s creative output is centered on the recreation of caves, forest landscapes, and architectural ruins. Each piece is done with meticulous precision, depicting decaying stone material, flaking tree bark, and complex patterns.
Jospin’s sculptures often aim to “explore the relationship between nature and culture while challenging our perceptions of materiality.” They are displayed in a way that invites the viewer to give them a closer inspection, either by passing through them or by getting close enough to be able to fully appreciate the artist’s craftsmanship.
